Good motor and tranny swap?

Have you ran the engine that is in the truck? If it is good and already in the truck why change it? A little body work to make a little clearance would be less costly than a new engine I would think. The 351W is a good engine, not exactly the most fuel efficient, but normally reliable.

As far as transmissions go you have the option of whatever was behind a 302 or 351W. C-6, AOD, T-5 Manual among others.

Good luck with your decision. I hope this helps some.

Glenn

Not really sure the direction you plan to go with your motor question but I added a 351W/T5 to a old Mustang. Used the same motor mounts. I had to fab a tranny mount but that was a C4-> T5 conversion. Not the motor.

If the existing 351W is shot, I'd get another one. I really like mine (mild cam/holley/long tube headers/...).

I used a 4.3 gm, now carbed along with a 700R4 transmission. Although my last hotrod had a ground pounding big block,,I wanted something that could get decent fuel mileage as I put large miles on considering the closest city to me is Duluth(180 miles) and most trips are into the Minneapolis area,,(350 Miles)

I agree with Ace, have you thought about International V8's. Granted it can be a little hard to get parts for some times unless you have a good parts guy, but those International valve covers sure look good under the hood. My KB-2 has a International 345 in it with Torqueflight 727 trans, it is however on a newer frame.

parts are not that bad.everythin for my 304 came from Advance Auto.gaskets,fuel pump,carb kit.if you whant praformance prarts that will be harder.dont think they make headers and crome stuff.I made my own headers,got parts from Jegs.check out my pics.http://photobucket.com/ace1942

I used a 4.3 gm, now carbed along with a 700R4 transmission. Although my last hotrod had a ground pounding big block,,I wanted something that could get decent fuel mileage as I put large miles on considering the closest city to me is Duluth(180 miles) and most trips are into the Minneapolis area,,(350 Miles)

Windingo69,
You goin to the Back To The Fifies this year, I am planning on being there. Probably hook up with Jim if weather & days permit.
kevin

Why a 302, if you don't mind me asking? I'm not really a motor guy. More of a body guy myself. That's why I'm looking for advice. What transmission would you go with on the 302?

I want to use a 302 because first i am a ford person. the aftermarket suport for the windsor block is plentiful. they are not expensive to build and readily available.
I have a toploader 4 speed that i intend to use for the transmission.

My 2 cents, I understand that the ford 302 is the smallest americam V-8 made, I cannot find my motor book at the moment, but I have seen then in the IH 35 C series and it was a good fit. Good motor too.

I am coming down to Back to the Fifties,,already registered. I was looking for a SMALL V8, specifically a 4.4L(267 Buick) when I came across my donor truck with its rebuilt engine for $150.00, Could not pass it up, I am not partial to any brand,,just like manure,,,it's all the same just different piles. My friend had a 267 in his '81 Buick Regal ,,,was a good engine and very fuel efficient, easy to dress up,,even paint it red.

I'll be at BTT50's too. I'm too registered and working hard to get my K1 ready.